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DC man convicted of Maryland woman’s 1979 killing in cold case cracked by DNA
A D.C. man has been convicted of first-degree murder and rape in the killing of a Maryland woman that had gone unsolved for more than 40 years before advancements in DNA helped crack the case. Following a nine-day trial in Charles County, Maryland, the jury deliberated for about two hours...
Silver Spring man charged in fatal Takoma Park hit-and-run
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County detectives said a man was charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that happened on June 3. The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said during the investigation, detectives learned that Efrain Diaz Romero, 34, of Silver Spring, was driving a black Chevrolet Silverado east on […]
Robert Ward appointed as Activation Capital’s interim president and chief executive officer
He most recently has served as Virginia’s chief transformation officer. The Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Authority Board has appointed Robert Ward as interim president and chief executive officer of Activation Capital, an innovation ecosystem development organization, effective today. Ward is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience...
BREAKING: American University enrollment below target for fall semester
Undergraduate enrollment at American University for fall 2024 is projected to be 7,004 students – 400 below University targets – as announced by University leadership on Friday in an email. Numbers will be finalized with a census in October, but the incoming freshman class is projected at 1,864 full-time students — 386 students below target.
Chef Carlos Camacho unveils dLeña's quick lunch menu on Good Morning Washington
WASHINGTON (7News) — Carlos Camacho, Regional Chef, with dLeña stopped by Good Morning Washington to invite us all to Destination Oaxaca. dLeña is a modern Mexican restaurant located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood at 476 K Street NW, Suite D. dLeña recently launched its...
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet Grand Opening in Downtown Silver Spring on July 27
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet, a new ice cream and dessert shop coming to downtown Silver Spring, announced on Instagram Thursday evening that it will open on Saturday, July 27. We reported last month that the sweets shop would open in the previous Smoothie King space at 8563 Fenton St., which was initially mistaken for a new TCBY location due to the brief appearance of their signage.
Mexican fugitive wanted for rape deported from Virginia
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — A 42-year-old Mexican fugitive wanted for rape in his home country was deported from the United States on July 17, according to Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Washington, D.C. Alejandro Piedras-Padilla was removed from the U.S. and handed over to Mexican authorities, stated ERO...
Student-achievement notes, 7/18/24 edition
• The following local students earned degrees during recent commencement exercises at Shenandoah University. Claire Beck of Vienna earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Caitlin Pyne of McLean earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Nicole Seal of Vienna earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Michael Davis of McLean earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Roza Ahmad of McLean earned a doctor of pharmacy degree. Fatimah Aldubaisi of Oakton earned a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of business administration degree. Shahrzad Ashena of McLean earned a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of science degree in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. Mahtaub Darvish of Oakton earned a doctor of medical science degree and a master of science degree in physician-assistant studies. Emily Fowles of Vienna earned a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of science desgee in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. Sarah Guthrie of McLean earned a doctor of medical science degree.
Chukundi Salisbury Jr. on his journey to Howard University and Future Aspirations
Recent high school graduate and Converge Media production intern Chukundi Salisbury Jr. appeared on "The Day with Trae" to discuss his acceptance to Howard University and his aspirations for the future. Salisbury, who will attend Howard in the fall, expressed his excitement about becoming a "baby bison" and shared his experiences visiting the campus and participating in freshman orientation events.
Football Player Capsules: Rex Fleming
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: Fleming was an unranked recruit out of Northern (Owings, Md.) in the 2020 class. He had several smaller schools at the Division II level after him, but he elected to walk on at hometown Maryland.
Effort by Washington Twp. to Implement Direct Property Tax Relief for Taxpayers Hit by 2023 Massive School Tax Increase, Said to Stall
WASHINGTON—A plan for the Township of Washington to give direct property tax relief to individual township taxpayers to offset a 2023 tax increase caused by the local school board’s budget in closing a $473,871 shortfall, has reportedly stalled with local officials contending the “state is fighting us.”
Officials break ground on new affordable housing
SCG Development held a groundbreaking event on July 17 for the first phase of a two-phase new affordable housing development in Northern Virginia. Somos at McLean Metro Phase A will be a new construction mid-rise multi-family rental housing community for lower-income households. Upon completion, Somos at McLean Metro – Phase A will create 231 new affordable homes in a high barrier-to-entry market walkable to the Metro.
WATCH: Doorbell camera captures shootout in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A shootout was captured by a doorbell camera in Southeast D.C. early Thursday morning. The video shared online by the Chair of the D.C. Democratic Party shows two people shooting at each other while running down the street. Watch below:. According to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)...
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